A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8666537 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 90331178 epoch_slot_no: 302378 block_no: 8666360 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 22305 time: 2023-04-19 09:44:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcec1dfd6a164c467c99c00adae0ba0f0b876d54cefddea06c6a1a756c259c7d3Block Operator
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